Ferguson, meanwhile, has been impressed with the faith Mauricio Pochettino has placed in his young players at Spurs.

And the former United boss, who won 37 major trophies during his time at Old Trafford, believes the trust Pochettino has shown in the likes of Kane and Dele Alli has created a lifelong loyalty with the players.

‘He’s [Pochettino] got a lot of youth in his team, which augurs well for the future. I believe in that, I’ve believed in [bringing through] youth all my life,’ Ferguson told Sky Sports.